Charles Faudree's French Country Signature
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| Rating | : | 4.46 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1586852884 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 176 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Charles Faudree has elevated French Country style to a fine art. With an exuberant decorating attitude based around his favorite principle that "too much is never enough", Faudree has achieved an international reputation for creating settings that have all the elegant accoutrements of a French Country estate, lacking pretension but never charm. Country French is a truly working-class style." Faudree is delighted to finally share his extensive knowledge with the public, in this long-overdue book that focuses on how to make any home into an elegant, inviting, and comf
Color photographs throughout. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. The overall result is opulent yet comfortable living areas and exquisite yet simple dining rooms. From Publishers Weekly Master interior designer Charles Faudree reveals the keys to his signature French country style through a personal tour of his sumptuous creations, including some of his own 11 homes. In contrast to rustic Southwest or staid New England styles, French country infuses "all the elegance of a French country estate, without any of the traditional French pretentiousness" through an eclectic jumble of rich color, texture and ornament. . Warmly sharing his knowledge of French country and stateside resources for antiques and prints, Faudree makes this fluid and timeless-if sometimes a
Beautiful pictures and timeless ideas. Amazon Customer A favorite! If you are a fan of Charles Faudree or French Country design, this book is filled with great examples of how to use the things you love in your own space. I never grow tired of decorating that reflects who someone is and what they love and enjoy. I could live in the pages of this book!. A Visual Delight! Charles Faudree has captured the warmth and beauty inherent in excellent design. His rooms make me want to walk in the door, sit down, lift my cup of tea and luxuriate in my surroundings. He combines accessories and furnishings with rare aplomb and makes it look as if even I could do it! Especially appealing is the way he brings in other elements - 19th century English transferware, for example. I. Five Stars Glorious Faudree!